Council Minutes 12-16-2024MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH
MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 16, 2024
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to
ORDER order by Mayor Goczkowski at 7:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, December 16, 2024.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz. Absent: Lysakowski. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Wisniewski, Director of Finance Podbial, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers, Fire Chief Matzl, Police Chief Anderson, and
General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND PLEDGE The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
offered by Alderman Walsten.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Goczkowski explained the proclamation and resolution on the agenda to adopt the
Cook County United Against Hate Pledge.
Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton spoke on behalf of the Cook County United
Against Hate Campaign.
City Clerk Mastalski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski resolving to adopt the Cook
County United Against Hate Pledge: The City of Des Plaines commits to fighting injustice
and intolerance, and welcomes all people regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, age,
gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, class, or other backgrounds.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve Resolution R-197-24, A
RESOLUTION PLEDGING TO JOIN COOK COUNTY TO UNITE AGAINST HATE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT A resident mentioned her appreciation of the Christmas lights. She also inquired about the
progress of a stoplight at Mannheim and Pratt.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley stated the warrants for a traffic signal
need to be met and that counts were actually done last week.
Paula Hatfield, along with four other individuals, spoke regarding the safety conditions of
the pedestrian crossing at Thacker Street and Westgate Road, and asked the City to do
something.
Alderman Walsten recommended putting up speed cameras throughout the City.
Mayor Goczkowski stated speed cameras are banned by the state outside of the City of
Chicago.
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ALDERMAN Alderman Moylan wished a happy holiday season.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alderman Sayad wished a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year.
Alderman Brookman wished a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, and
Happy New Year.
Alderman Walsten wished a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and stated he looks
forward to the new year.
Alderman Smith wished Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.
Alderman Charewicz thanked the staff from the last 8t' ward meeting, and he stated the next
8' ward meeting will be February 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the conservatory. He mentioned
historian Rick Goldschmidt will be speaking at the library on December 19'. He also
mentioned Candy Cane Lane in the neighborhood behind Dempster Street. He also wished
a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski mentioned as he reflects on this last year, Des Plaines made some
ANNOUNCEMENTS significant improvements in the infrastructure; and that he is proud of all the work that the
City has accomplished. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He
also stated City Hall will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Wisniewski stated on December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. city staff worked with the
county 911 team to successfully transition our 911 services from the Village of Wheeling to
the Cook County 911. She stated the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday,
January 21, 2025. She wished a wonderful holiday season and a happy and safe new year.
She stated City Hall offices will be closed on both Christmas Day and New Year's Day; and
that the residents who have trash and recycling services scheduled after Christmas Day and
New Year's Day will have their pickup delayed by one day.
CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Brookman requested item # 2 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Establish the Consent Agenda without item #2.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Consent Agenda without item #2.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-198-24, R-200-24, R-201-24, R-202-24, R-203-24,
R-204-24, R-205-24, R-206-24, R-207-24, R-208-24, R-209-24, R-210-24, R-211-24,
R-212-24, R-214-24, R-215-24, R-218-24 were adopted.
City Clerk Mastalski read the item that was removed from the Consent Agenda.
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APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-198-24, A
VESTS! STREICHER'S RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC PROTECTIVE VESTS
Consent Agenda FROM STREICHER'S. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-198-24
APPROVE MSTR Item #2 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONTR/ ELEC SVCS/
ARGON ELEC Alderman Brookman stated she requested the item be removed from the consent agenda due
Consent Agenda to her disagreement with the overpass location.
Resolution Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Moylan, to Approve Resolution R-199-24, A
R-199-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH ARGON ELECTRIC
COMPANY, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 3 - Moylan, Oskerka, Charewicz
NAYS: 4 - Sayad, Brookman, Walsten, Smith
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared failed.
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-200-24, A
CONTR/ PROF ENG RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH CHRISTOPHER B.
SVCS/ CBBE BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-200-24
APPROVE MSTR
CONTR/ PROF ENG
SVCS/ GABRIEL ENV
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-201-24
APPROVE MSTR
CONTR/ PROF ENG
SVCS/ GEWALT
HAMILTON
Consent: Agenda
Resolution
R-202-24
APPROVE MSTR
CONTR/ VEH REP &
MAINT/ HAVEY COMM
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-203-24
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-201-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH GABRIEL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-202-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH GEWALT HAMILTON
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-203-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH HAVEY
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-204-24, A
CONTR/ PLUMBING RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH, JOS SERVICES, INC.
SVCS/ JOS SVCS FOR PLUMBING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-204-24
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-205-24, A
CONTR/ PLUMBING RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH MANHARD
SVCS/ MANHARD CONSULTING, LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. FOR
Consent Agenda PLUMBING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-205-24
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-206-24, A
CONTR/ PLUMBING RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH M.E. SIMPSON CO., INC.
SVCS/ M.E. SIMPSON FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. FOR PLUMBING SERVICES.
Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-206-24
APPROVE MSTR
CONTRI PROF ENG
SVCS/ SPACECO
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-207-24
APPROVE MSTR
CONTR/ ELEC SVCS/
SUPER ELEC CONST
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-208-24
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-207-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH SPACECO, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-208-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH SUPER ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-209-24, A
CONTR/ PROF ENG RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH TRANSYSTEMS
SVCS/ TO 1/ TRANSYS CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TASK
Consent Agenda ORDER NO. 1 FOR ALGONQUIN ROAD GRADE SEPARATION ENGINEERING
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-209-24
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-210-24, A
CONTR/ PROF ENG RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH URBANHYDRO
SVCS/ URBANHYDRO ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-210-24
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AUTH PURCH/ TRK Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-211-24, A
CHASSIS/ SUTTON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD F-550 TRUCK
Consent Agenda CHASSIS FROM SUTTON FORD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-211-24
APPROVE 2°d AMD TO Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-212-24, A
LIC AGRMT/ CONC/ RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT
BREW COFFEE LAB FOR CONCESSION BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND BREW COFFEE
Consent Agenda LAB, LLC FOR THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 MINER STREET.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-212-24
ACKNOWLEDGE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-214-24, A
PURCH/ CANCER & RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE PURCHASE OF CANCER AND DISEASE
DISEASE ASSESS SVCS/ ASSESSMENT SERVICES FROM UNITED DIAGNOSTICS SERVICES, LLC. Motion
UNITED DIAG SVCS declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-214-24
APPROVE CHG ORD 5/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-215-24, A
PLAN REV & BLDG RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO A CONTRACT WITH B&F
INSPECT SVCS/ B&F CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICES, INC. FOR PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING
Consent: Agenda INSPECTION SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-215-24
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-218-24, A
CONTR/ PROF ENG RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL
SVCS/ AECOM TECH SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion declared
Consent Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-218-24
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Minutes of the Special City
MINUTES Council meeting of November 20, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of December 2, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Sayad, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of December 2, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
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WARRANT
REGISTER
Resolution
R-217-24
Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
Alderman Sayad stated the current balance of the General Fund is $28,623,992.00.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Warrant Register of
December 16, 2024, in the Amount of $7,886,745.80 and Approve Resolution R-217-24.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER AMENDING On December 2nd the City Council approved on First Reading and moved for passage
AND RESTATING ORD Ordinance M-26-24. Subsequent to the approval, the City received a request to incorporate
M-26-24 WITH REGARD North Cook Intermediate Service Center (NCISC). Presented for City Council approval is
TO OPTING OUT VAR Ordinance M-27-24 which amends Ordinance M-26-24 incorporating NCISC.
PUBLIC; BODIES FROM
THE COOK COUNTY An Ordinance exempting School Districts 207, 62, 59, Oakton College, NCISC, and the Des
PAID LEAVE Plaines Park District, collectively public bodies, from the Cook County Paid Leave
ORDINANCE Ordinance is presented for City Council consideration.
Ordinance
M-27-24 Moved by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-27-24,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING ORDINANCE M-26-24 WITH
REGARD TO OPTING OUT VARIOUS PUBLIC BODIES FROM THE COOK COUNTY
PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Sayad, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
M-27-24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING ORDINANCE M-26-24
WITH REGARD TO OPTING OUT VARIOUS PUBLIC BODIES FROM THE COOK
COUNTY PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
CONSIDER
The petitioner requests the following for the properties between the intersections of Prairie
APPROVING A
Avenue, Graceland Avenue, and Lee Street: (i) a Preliminary PUD, with an exception
PRELIMINARY PUD
requesting a reduction in the required parking minimum to allow a seven -story mixed use
FOR 728-760 LEE ST,
building with 278 multi -family residential units and 8,500 square feet of commercial space.
1371-1405 PRAIRIE AVE,
& 731-737 GRACELAND
The petitioner is Advent Properties, LLC, the contract purchaser of the privately -owned
AVE
subject properties. A mixed -use residential and commercial building is proposed on this site
Ordinance
as well as a publicly accessible, private park. This proposal requires a re -orientation of the
Z-28-24
alley.
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The site encompasses approximately 124,000 square feet (2.84 acres), which includes 13
parcels and a public alley right-of-way that divides the properties. To optimize the area
available for development, the petitioner proposes vacating the existing alley connecting to
Prairie Avenue (5600 square feet) and dedicate a new public alley right-of-way (7,598 square
feet) oriented to open onto Lee Street and Graceland Avenue. A consolidation of the thirteen
parcels into two lots is proposed with a Tentative Plat of Subdivision. The proposed building,
approximately 92,000 square feet in size, would occupy roughly 75 percent of the site,
leaving 25 percent designated for the proposed park space and new alley.
One lot would contain the proposed mixed -use building and one lot would contain a privately
owned, publicly accessible park, separated by the proposed public ROW alley. The Park
Design notes the amenities of this park, including a dog run, patio, benches and landscaping.
A 5-foot-tall, metal fence surrounds the dog park area and along the south property line
adjacent to the park.
To support multi -family and commercial development within the C-5 Zoning District,
amended parking requirements were adopted in 2020. Given the proximity of general C-5
district development to public transit, the parking requirements for multi -family dwellings
in this zoning district were reduced and the first 2,500 square feet of certain uses are exempt
from parking regulations. For this proposal, the off-street parking is required.
After the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on November 12, 2024, the petitioner
reconfigured the parking areas within the proposed indoor parking structure to include 19
additional spaces. The total available parking supply has increased from 298 to 317 spaces.
Changes were also made to the commercial parking area, reducing the count from 20 to 11
spaces available for the commercial tenants, including employees and customers, within the
garage.
The previous plan proposed one parking space per unit. With the new plan, including
additional spaces and re -allocation of commercial spaces, the proposed residential parking
is 306 spaces. As proposed, one off-street parking stall is proposed per residential unit, with
some surplus spaces available. Given the proposed unit mix of 130 one -bedroom units, 138
two -bedroom units, and 10 three -bedroom units, 0.70 off-street parking stalls are proposed
for each bedroom. In addition, 109 interior resident bicycle parking storage spaces are
provided within the building.
An exception from the total quantity of required off-street parking stalls is requested with
the Preliminary PUD. The petitioner is seeking an exception to allow a reduction of 63
parking stalls from 380 stalls to 317 parking stalls, reflecting a 16.6 percent reduction from
the required minimum parking stall quantity. Modifications to existing on -street parking
regulations may be necessary to support the requested.
This project includes one building, constructed in two phases, with podium parking garage
on the first two floors (i.e. parking on the interior of the building). The petitioner did not
indicate any tentative agreements for leasing the commercial spaces within application
materials.
The Site Plan indicates pedestrian access points to the building located on each of the street
frontages of Graceland Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Lee Street, and along the proposed public
alley right-of-way. Vehicular access is provided along the proposed alley with entrances to
the garage on the ground level.
For this proposed building, windows along the commercial spaces must have a minimum of
75 percent transparency from 2'-9' above sidewalk for retail, restaurant, or service uses, and
50 percent for other commercial uses. Windows on the residential portion of the property
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must abide by the multi -family residential regulations for transparency, requiring a minimum
of 20 percent of each story of street -facing facades to have windows.
Blank walls along street frontages are also limited by Section 12-3-11, requiring any street
facing facades from having windowless area greater than 30 percent of a story's fagade or
being windowless for a horizontal distance greater than 15 feet. While the building elevations
seem to align with this requirement, this detail will be verified at the time of building permit
issuance, with the proposed use taken into consideration.
The proposed materials for the building will include brick and fiber cement panels (on upper
story). While the building elevations appear compliant with these regulations, an additional
review at time of building permit will confirm compliance.
At time of building permit, plans must indicate compliance with Section 12-10- 11, requiring
screening of any rooftop mechanical units and any ground level generators or other similar
mechanical equipment. The proposed plans do not indicate any mechanical equipment to be
located within public view at this time.
The petitioner requests three items to achieve the contemplated development:
1. Vacation of existing 5,600-square-foot public ROW alley — This request will be
considered by the City Council. Abrogation of easements will additionally be
required after relocation of existing utilities and dedication of new alley right-of-
way and/or grant of utility easements for all relocated utility infrastructure. Section
8-1-9 of the Municipal Code specifies the procedure for vacation of public ROW
alleys, which requires determination by the City Council of the nature and extent of
the public interest served by the vacation of a public ROW alley and an appraisal to
determine compensation. A condition of approval for the planned unit development
is approval of a Final Plat of Vacation, to be submitted at time of Final Plat of
Subdivision and Planned Unit Development.
2. Tentative Plat of Subdivision (Tentative Plat) to combine 13 lots into two lots. One
lot would be 112,059 square feet, proposed to be developed with the building. A
second lot comprised of 3,807 square feet is proposed to be a publicly accessible,
private park space. A new 7,598 public alley ROW is proposed to be dedicated to
the City with this subdivision.
3. Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with one exception: Reduction of the
minimum quantity of required off-street parking stalls from 380 spaces to 317
spaces.
a. Note: The original application requests included exceptions for lot area and
reduction in required side yard. However, staff review determined the project
complies with these requirements in the C-5 zoning district.
A planned development was requested due to the residential and commercial uses in the
building and the unique elements of the proposed site plan with the alley relocation and park.
The proposal does not meet the minimum required parking, requiring PUD exceptions from
Section 12-3-5.C.
The proposal includes a consolidation of the property from thirteen lots to two lots. One lot
would be 112,059 square feet, proposed to be developed with the building. A second lot
comprised of 3,807 square feet is proposed to be a publicly accessible, private park space. A
20-foot-wide public alley ROW connecting between Graceland Avenue and Lee Street
would be dedicated to the City. A new 7,598 public alley ROW is proposed to be dedicated
between Lot 1 and Lot 2.
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The proposed publicly accessible, private park will be required to be delineated as an
easement on the Final Plat of Subdivision stating that ingress/egress for public access to this
area is granted.
The petitioner has requested a waiver from the utility easements until time of Final Plat of
Subdivision.
In addition, the required public improvements for this development will include replacement
of water mains connecting to the project, where applicable, and installation of streetscape
elements and decorative lighting, as applicable, in parkways adjacent to the property.
The PZB voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Preliminary Planned Unit Development
(PUD).
Should the City Council vote to approve the Preliminary PUD, the following conditions are
recommended. These conditions are incorporated in the approving ordinance.
Conditions of Approval:
1. At time of Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat of Subdivision, a
sidewalk detour and protection plan detailing how it will protect the public
sidewalk from hazards and falling debris during each phase of construction of
the Proposed Development, including a plan to either close or construct a
protective barrier over the sidewalk. Any proposed closure of sidewalk must
follow proper City procedures for closure and detour.
2. At time of Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat of Subdivision, a
construction schedule must be submitted that sets forth the order and proposed
timeframes for each phase of construction and provides for, among other details,
(i) the relocation of overhead utilities and the construction of the New Alley
before the abrogation of surviving utility easements and any other construction
of the Proposed Development takes place and (ii) all cladding, roof, walls,
windows and doors will be complete before any drywall is installed.
3. At time of Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat of Subdivision, plans
must be submitted demonstrating appropriate access from the Towers to the
Park, noting an accessible route including paving, depressed curbs, striping, or
a combination therefore.
4. At time of Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat of Subdivision, a
conceptual sign plan must be submitted indicating the location and proposed
size of all signs for commercial tenants and building identification, as well as
signs indicating appropriate entrance/exit from the Parking Podium.
5. At time of Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat of Subdivision, a
landscape plan must be submitted demonstrating all appropriate landscape
buffers and foundation landscaping are provided.
6. At time of Final Planned Unit Development, the approved construction schedule
must indicate that all cladding, roof, walls, windows and doors will be complete
before any drywall is installed.
7. At time of Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat of subdivision, the
Petitioner shall enter into a Subdivision and Development Agreement
memorializing its obligations to develop the Development Parcels in full
compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations,
building codes and regulations, and the conditions set forth in this Ordinance as
well as any other entitlements granted by the City.
8. The vacation of the Existing Public Alley ROW is contingent upon the City
receiving the following consideration in exchange for the Proposed Vacation:
the Petitioner will, at its sole cost and responsibility, (i) relocate the overhead
utilities in the Existing Public Alley ROW; and (ii) dedicate the Proposed Public
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Alley ROW Dedication as depicted on the Proposed Tentative Plat of
Subdivision; and (iii) construct the New Public Alley ROW in accordance with
City specifications, including storm sewer -inverted crown and street lighting.
Rolando Acosta, a representative of the petitioner, spoke on behalf of the petitioner.
Moved by Charewicz, seconded by Moylan, to Defer Ordinance Z-28-24 to the January 21,
2025 City Council meeting, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 728-760 LEE STREET, 1371-1405 PRAIRIE
AVENUE, AND 731-737 GRACELAND AVENUE (CASE #24-047-PUD-TPLAT-VAC).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brockman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER
Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING AN
December 5, 2024.
AMENDMENT TO A
COND USE PERMIT
The petitioner requests an amendment to the conditional use for a Localized Alternative Sign
FOR A LOCALIZED
Regulation (LASR) under Section 12-11-8 of the Zoning Ordinance for Lot 3 of the Orchards
ALT SI(;N REG AT 2991-
at O'Hare Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 3001-3003 Mannheim Road.
3025 MANNHEIM RD,
3401 ORCHARD PL,
The existing LASR sign plan for the Orchard's at O'Hare development has been amended
AND 1620-1630
multiple times since its approval in 2018 through Ordinance Z-18-18.
HIGGINS RD
Ordinance
The proposal requests amending the existing LASR for the Orchards at O'Hare PUD for the
Z-29-24
new Ostras restaurant located in the existing hotel building on Lot 3. However, with the
installation of signs deviating from the approved sign plan, the LASR will need to be
amended to reflect the new signs for Ostras. The current request to amend the LASR sign
plan includes the removal of the originally approved wall signs and replacement with new
"Ostras" wall signs.
The PZB voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the conditional use
amendment for a LASR with the conditions in the staff report.
Should the Council vote to approve the amended conditional use LASR request, staff and
the PZB recommend the following conditions:
1. Structural design plans shall be provided for all signage at time of building
permit.
2. Plans may need to be altered at time of building permit to comply with all
applicable City of Des Plaines code requirements.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Brockman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
Z-29-24, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION AT 2991-
3025 MANNHEIM ROAD, 3401 ORCHARD PLACE, AND 1620-1630 HIGGINS ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case#24- 061-CU LASR).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
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*At 8:32 p.m., Alderman Walsten requested Ordinance Z-29-24 be advanced to second
reading.
Advanced to second reading by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-29-24, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION AT 2991-
3025 MANNHEIM ROAD, 3401 ORCHARD PLACE, AND 1620- 1630 HIGGINS ROAD,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case#24- 061-CU LASR).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
CONSWER Director of Community and Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING AN December 5, 2024.
AMEND TO A COND
USE PERMIT FOR A Petitioner Luz and Associates # 1, LLC requests an extension from the City Council to submit
LOCALIZED ALT SIGN a Final Plat of PUD for the proposed 50-unit townhouse development at 900 Graceland
REG AT 2991-3025 Avenue and 1217 Thacker Street. Ordinance Z-33-23, passed January 16, 2024, approved
MANNHEIM RD, 3401 the preliminary PUD. This approval is set to expire on January 16, 2025. An extension is
ORCHARD PL, AND requested to finalize coordination with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
1620-1630 HIGGINS RD (IEPA). The petitioner requests an extension to January 16, 2026.
Resolution
R-216-24 Z-33-23 granted a Preliminary Planned Unit PUD, Tentative Plat of Subdivision, and Map
Amendment. Section 12-3-5.D.3 of the Zoning Ordinance states "...the preparation of the
final plat, which shall be submitted by the developer not later than 12 months (or such
additional time as may be authorized by resolution of the city council) after approval of the
preliminary plat...
The petitioner was informed that a new No Further Remediation (NFR) Letter is required by
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). An NFR letter is issued by the IEPA
for properties that have satisfied any statutory environmental remediation requirements.
Additional testing is necessary as well as preparation of a revised Remedial Action Plan to
resolve any IEPA requirements.
The petitioner states in their request letter that they are working with the IEPA to finalize
these activities. It is anticipated that this process, along with the closing of the property, will
occur within nine to twelve months. To provide sufficient time for submission of a complete
entitlement application to the City and review by the Planning and Zoning Board and City
Council, a year extension is requested.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Walsten, to Approve Resolution R-216-24, A
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF THE APPROVAL FOR THE
PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND TIME PERIOD FOR
SUBMITTING FINAL PLAT OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 900
GRACELAND AVE. AND 1217 THACKER ST. (CASE# 23-039-MAP-PPUD-TSUB).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
motion declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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Vzs,QjZa M. Mastalski — CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 21 st
DAY OF January , 2025
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR